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Tracing Ancient Peoples
Scholars connect the names in this list to real historical peoples and places, primarily in the Arabian Peninsula. For example, Sheba is identified with the Sabaeans, a wealthy kingdom in Arabia Felix known for its trade in spices and gold. Commentators use ancient sources like Pliny and Strabo to show how these biblical names left their mark on history, grounding the text in the real world.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:21–32
18th Century
Theologian
21. אבר 'eber — “Eber, yonder side; verb: pass, cross.”
22. עילם 'eylām — “Elam.” עוּל ‛ûl<…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:26–31
19th Century
Bishop
Joktan. —“The little one,” as being a younger son. Of the thirteen divisions of his family, few are of any importance, though seve…
John Gill
On Genesis 10:28
17th Century
Pastor
And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba.
The first of these, Obal, or Aubal, as the Arabs pronounce, Bochart F20
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:15–32
17th Century
Minister
The descendants of Canaan were numerous, rich, and pleasantly situated; yet Canaan was under a divine curse, and not a curse without cause. Those w…